How much does a materials engineer make in Utah?
$88,080a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Utah. That is $42.35 an hour or $7,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.35
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,180Median: $88,080Highest 10%: $140,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 25th | $73,880 | $35.52 | |
| Median | $88,080 | $42.35 | |
| 75th | $115,700 | $55.61 | |
| 90th | $140,600 | $67.61 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ogden, UT | $100,800 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $77,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 38. Wisconsin | $96,210 |
| 39. Michigan | $94,050 |
| 40. Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 41. Utah | $88,080 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $87,180 |
| 43. Mississippi | $78,700 |
| 44. Montana | $76,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $42.35 ($88,080 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $88,080 against $112,900 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Utah rank for materials engineer pay?
Utah ranks 41 of 45 states.
Which city in Utah pays materials engineers the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $100,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.